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Throughout centuries, the media, undoubtedly a vital medium used to reach masses, has been a main contributor to the success or downfall of many organizations and people. Media has evolved with the constant and fast upgrade of technology. From print to radio to television, respectively becoming more personal, each subsidized in their own way, to become the ears and eyes of the people. The progression of this vast growing industry made it possible for people on different sides of the globe to know what is happening in countries around the world, serving to predict potential local economic, political or environmental changes.
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Habib, C., Najm, G. (2020). Politics and Social Media in the Arab World. In: Azoury, N., Daou, L. (eds) Business and Social Media in the Middle East. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45960-4_6
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